Items CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number /
Ford Specification
Engine oil
5,6
3.5L V6 engine
6.0 quarts (5.7L)•MotorcraftSAE 5W-20
Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil (US)
•MotorcraftSAE 5W-20
Full Synthetic Motor Oil
(US)
•MotorcraftSAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)
•MotorcraftSAE 5W-20
Synthetic Motor Oil
(Canada)•XO-5W20-QSP (US)
•XO-5W-20-QFS (US)
•CXO-5W20- LSP12
(Canada)
•CXO-5W20-LFS12
(Canada) /
WSS-M2C945-A and API
Certification Mark
3.5L V6 SHO
engine
6.0 quarts (5.7L) /
2.0L EcoBoost™
engine
5.7 quarts (5.4L)•MotorcraftSAE 5W-30
Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil (US)
•MotorcraftSAE 5W-30
Full Synthetic Motor Oil
(US)
•MotorcraftSAE 5W-30
Super Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)
•MotorcraftSAE 5W-30
Synthetic Motor Oil
(Canada)•XO-5W30-QSP (US)
•XO-5W30-QFS (US)
•CXO-5W30-LSP12
(Canada)
•CXO-5W30-LFS12
(Canada) /
WSS-M2C946-A with API
Certification Mark
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equivalentFord Part Number /
Ford Specification
3Automatic transmissions that require MERCONLV should only use MERCONLV fluid. Refer
toscheduled maintenance informationto determine the correct service interval. Use of any
fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.4See your authorized dealer for fluid level checking or filling.5Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the
requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C946-A (3.5L V6 SHO/2.0L EcoBoost™ engines) or
WSS-M2C945 -A (3.5L V6 engine) and display the API Certification Mark.6Your engine has been designed to be used with Ford engine oil, which gives a fuel economy
benefit while maintaining the durability of your engine.
Using oils other than the one specified can result in longer engine cranking periods, reduced
engine performance, reduced fuel economy and increased emission levels.7Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
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Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid .......................................... 292
engine oil ................................. 286
Display settings ......................... 492
Driving under special
conditions .................. 196, 199, 201
sand ......................................... 200
snow and ice ........................... 202
through water ................. 200, 254
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) ......... 144, 146, 148
E
Electronic message center ....... 109
Electronic stability control ...... 209
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting .......................... 259
running out of fuel ................. 184
Emergency brake
(see Parking brake) .................. 205
Emission control system .......... 188
End user license agreement .... 516
Engine ................................ 354–355
cleaning ................................... 311
fail-safe cooling ....................... 290
idle speed control ................... 298
lubrication specifications ....... 356
refill capacities ........................ 356
service points .................. 283, 285
Engine block heater ................. 180
Engine oil
checking and adding .............. 286
dipstick .................................... 286
filter, specifications ................ 360refill capacities ........................ 356
specifications .......................... 356
Event data recording .................. 13
Exhaust fumes .......................... 180
F
Fail safe cooling ........................ 290
Fleet MyKey programming ........ 63
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) .... 182
Floor mats ................................. 255
Fluid capacities ......................... 356
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road ....................... 198
Fuel
cap ........................................... 186
capacity ................................... 356
choosing the right fuel ........... 183
filler funnel ............................. 184
filling your vehicle
with fuel .................................. 186
filter, specifications ........ 297, 360
fuel pump shut-off .................. 259
octane rating ................... 184, 354
running out of fuel ................. 184
safety information relating to
automotive fuels ..................... 182
Fuel and distance computer .... 112
outside temperature
indicator .................................. 112
to empty indicator .................. 112
trip distance ............................ 112
trip/reset button ..................... 112
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) ................................. 182–183
Fuses .................................. 271–272
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